10729199

Wearable Equipment for Substation Maintenance Mobile Inspection and Application Method Thereof

PublishedAugust 4, 2020
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8 claims

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Claim 1

Original Legal Text

1. A wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection, the wearable equipment comprising: a binding strap and a controlling wireless communication module, wherein a thermal imager is disposed on one side of the binding strap, a prism display component and a voice interaction module are disposed on the other side of the binding strap, the voice interaction module comprises a microphone and a speaker, the thermal imager, the prism display component, and the microphone and the speaker of the voice interaction module are connected to the controlling wireless communication module respectively through cables, a battery module is built in the controlling wireless communication module, and the battery module is connected to the thermal imager and the prism display component respectively through cables, wherein a first mounting seat and a second mounting seat are disposed on the binding strap, and the prism display component is mounted on the second mounting seat through a link assembly, wherein the link assembly comprises a storage box and a connection rod, the storage box is mounted on the second mounting seat, the prism display component is mounted on an end portion of the connection rod, the other end portion of the connection rod is hingedly connected to the storage box through a rotary shaft, a storage slot configured to store the connection rod and the prism display component are arranged on an outer side of the storage box, and the rotary shaft of the connection rod is disposed in a horizontal direction.

Plain English Translation

A wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection includes a binding strap and a controlling wireless communication module. A thermal imager is disposed on one side of the binding strap. A prism display component and a voice interaction module (comprising a microphone and a speaker) are disposed on the other side. The thermal imager, prism display, microphone, and speaker are all connected to the wireless communication module via cables. A battery module, built into the wireless module, powers the thermal imager and prism display. The binding strap features a first and second mounting seat. The prism display component is mounted on the second mounting seat via a link assembly. This assembly includes a storage box (on the second seat) and a connection rod. The prism display is on one end of the rod, which is hinged to the storage box via a horizontal rotary shaft. A storage slot on the outer side of the storage box is configured to store the folded connection rod and prism display.

Claim 2

Original Legal Text

2. The wearable equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the binding strap is in a ring shape and has a hook configured to fasten to a helmet.

Plain English Translation

A wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection includes a ring-shaped binding strap with a hook for fastening to a helmet, and a controlling wireless communication module. A thermal imager is disposed on one side of the binding strap. A prism display component and a voice interaction module (comprising a microphone and a speaker) are disposed on the other side. The thermal imager, prism display, microphone, and speaker are all connected to the wireless communication module via cables. A battery module, built into the wireless module, powers the thermal imager and prism display. The binding strap features a first and second mounting seat. The prism display component is mounted on the second mounting seat via a link assembly. This assembly includes a storage box (on the second seat) and a connection rod. The prism display is on one end of the rod, which is hinged to the storage box via a horizontal rotary shaft. A storage slot on the outer side of the storage box is configured to store the folded connection rod and prism display.

Claim 3

Original Legal Text

3. The wearable equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the thermal imager is mounted on the first mounting seat through a bearing.

Plain English Translation

A wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection includes a binding strap and a controlling wireless communication module. A thermal imager is disposed on the first mounting seat via a bearing, on one side of the binding strap. A prism display component and a voice interaction module (comprising a microphone and a speaker) are disposed on the other side. The thermal imager, prism display, microphone, and speaker are all connected to the wireless communication module via cables. A battery module, built into the wireless module, powers the thermal imager and prism display. The binding strap features a first and second mounting seat. The prism display component is mounted on the second mounting seat via a link assembly. This assembly includes a storage box (on the second seat) and a connection rod. The prism display is on one end of the rod, which is hinged to the storage box via a horizontal rotary shaft. A storage slot on the outer side of the storage box is configured to store the folded connection rod and prism display.

Claim 4

Original Legal Text

4. The wearable equipment according to claim 1 , wherein the prism display component comprises a prism and a micro projector configured to project a picture to the prism.

Plain English Translation

A wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection includes a binding strap and a controlling wireless communication module. A thermal imager is disposed on one side of the binding strap. A prism display component (comprising a prism and a micro projector configured to project a picture to the prism) and a voice interaction module (comprising a microphone and a speaker) are disposed on the other side. The thermal imager, prism display, microphone, and speaker are all connected to the wireless communication module via cables. A battery module, built into the wireless module, powers the thermal imager and prism display. The binding strap features a first and second mounting seat. The prism display component is mounted on the second mounting seat via a link assembly. This assembly includes a storage box (on the second seat) and a connection rod. The prism display is on one end of the rod, which is hinged to the storage box via a horizontal rotary shaft. A storage slot on the outer side of the storage box is configured to store the folded connection rod and prism display.

Claim 5

Original Legal Text

5. The wearable equipment according to claim 1 , wherein a connection seat that is hingedly connected through a rotary shaft is disposed on the end portion of the connection rod, the prism display component is mounted on the connection seat, the rotary shaft of the connection seat and the rotary shaft of the connection rod are perpendicular to each other, and the voice interaction module is disposed on the connection seat.

Plain English Translation

A wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection includes a binding strap and a controlling wireless communication module. A thermal imager is disposed on one side of the binding strap. A prism display component and a voice interaction module (comprising a microphone and a speaker) are disposed on the other side. The thermal imager, prism display, microphone, and speaker are all connected to the wireless communication module via cables. A battery module, built into the wireless module, powers the thermal imager and prism display. The binding strap features a first and second mounting seat. The prism display component is mounted on the second mounting seat via a link assembly. This assembly includes a storage box (on the second seat) and a connection rod. A connection seat, hinged via its own rotary shaft, is disposed on the end portion of the connection rod. The prism display component and the voice interaction module are mounted on this connection seat. The other end portion of the connection rod is hinged to the storage box through a rotary shaft. The rotary shaft of the connection seat and the rotary shaft of the connection rod are perpendicular to each other, allowing for multi-directional positioning. The rotary shaft of the connection rod is disposed in a horizontal direction. A storage slot on the outer side of the storage box is configured to store the folded connection rod, connection seat, and prism display.

Claim 6

Original Legal Text

6. An application method of the wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection according to claim 1 , the application method comprising following implementation steps: step 1, mounting the binding strap of the wearable equipment onto an electric power helmet of an operator, and starting the controlling wireless communication module to establish communication with a background management controlling system of the substation maintenance mobile inspection; step 2, obtaining, by the operator by using an APP software on the controlling wireless communication module through a network transmission environment, an operation object that is temporarily edited or pre-notified by the background management controlling system, and obtaining an operation type and an operation procedure of the current operation object; step 3, collecting, by the operator, a code of an on-site inspection device by means of visible light quick photography of the thermal imager, and recognizing the code based on a code recognizing function of the controlling wireless communication module to determine validity of the on-site inspection device, and if the inspection device satisfies a requirement, performing step 4; otherwise, performing step 3 again; step 4, collecting, by the operator, an infrared image of a substation operation area in a substation by using the thermal imager, determining, by the controlling wireless communication module according to the collected infrared image, whether a temperature of the substation operation area exceeds a preset threshold, and if the temperature exceeds the preset threshold, determining that a thermal defect is found in the substation operation area, and performing step 5; otherwise, performing step 4 again; and step 5, outputting, by the controlling wireless communication module, the infrared image by using the prism display component, raising an alarm to prompt a user to observe the infrared image, and sending an infrared image of the current operation object to the background management controlling system.

Plain English Translation

This application method uses a wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection. The equipment includes a binding strap, a controlling wireless communication module (with built-in battery), a thermal imager, a prism display, and a voice interaction module (mic/speaker). These components are cabled to the wireless module. The thermal imager is on one side of the strap, and the prism display/voice module are on the other. The prism display is mounted on the strap via a hinged link assembly with a storage box and a connection rod that can store the display. The method involves: 1. Mounting the equipment's strap onto an operator's electric power helmet and initiating communication between the wireless module and a background management system. 2. The operator uses an APP on the wireless module to retrieve operation objects, types, and procedures from the background system. 3. The operator photographs an on-site device's code using the thermal imager's visible light function. The wireless module recognizes and validates the code; if valid, it proceeds; otherwise, it re-attempts. 4. The operator collects an infrared image of a substation area with the thermal imager. The wireless module checks if the temperature exceeds a preset threshold. If a thermal defect is found, it proceeds; otherwise, it re-attempts. 5. The wireless module displays the infrared image on the prism display, alerts the user, and sends the image to the background system.

Claim 7

Original Legal Text

7. An application method of the wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection according to claim 1 , comprising using the wearable equipment for keyword-based intelligent association and expert rule data mining, comprising following specific implementation steps: step A1, opening an APP software installed on the controlling wireless communication module, performing automatic diagnosis of communication, and establishing wireless communication between the wearable equipment and a remote background management controlling system; step A2, receiving, by controlling wireless communication module, a keyword of an on-site operation object selected and entered by a user, and if the entry fails, performing step A1 to perform automatic diagnosis of communication; otherwise, sending the selected and entered keyword to the background management controlling system; step A3, determining, by the background management controlling system, relevant information of the operation object based on the selected and entered keyword, wherein the relevant information of the operation object comprises at least one of a working principle, an external size, an operation starting time, an arrangement range, a voltage level, and a danger coefficient; step A4, performing, by the background management controlling system, key information intelligent association of a database based on the relevant information of the operation object, if the association fails, performing step A3 to continue performing association, and after the association succeeds, generating on-site operation text based on preset expert suggestion information in the database of the background management controlling system, wherein the expert suggestion information comprises a fault type, an operation risk point, a key step, and a classification rule of danger points; and sending the on-site operation text through a wireless network to the controlling wireless communication module; and step A5, outputting, by the controlling wireless communication module, the on-site operation text through the prism display component and/or the voice interaction module.

Plain English Translation

This application method uses a wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection, focusing on keyword-based intelligent association and expert rule data mining. The equipment includes a binding strap, a controlling wireless communication module (with built-in battery), a thermal imager, a prism display, and a voice interaction module (mic/speaker). These components are cabled to the wireless module. The thermal imager is on one side of the strap, and the prism display/voice module are on the other. The prism display is mounted on the strap via a hinged link assembly with a storage box and a connection rod that can store the display. The method involves: A1. Opening an APP on the wireless module, performing communication diagnosis, and establishing wireless communication with a remote background management system. A2. The wireless module receives a user-entered keyword for an on-site operation object. If entry fails, it re-diagnoses communication (A1); otherwise, it sends the keyword to the background system. A3. The background system determines relevant information for the operation object (e.g., working principle, size, voltage, danger coefficient) based on the keyword. A4. The background system performs intelligent association on a database using this relevant information. If association fails, it re-attempts (A3). If successful, it generates on-site operation text from preset expert suggestion information (e.g., fault type, risk points, key steps) in its database, and sends it to the wireless module. A5. The wireless module outputs this on-site operation text via the prism display and/or the voice interaction module.

Claim 8

Original Legal Text

8. An application method of the wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection according to claim 1 , comprising a method for implementing remote cooperative management on devices or materials, comprising following specific implementation steps: step B1, opening an APP software installed on the controlling wireless communication module, performing automatic diagnosis of communication, and establishing wireless communication between the wearable equipment and a remote background management controlling system; step B2, downloading, by the controlling wireless communication module by using a power generation management data network, detailed information of the devices and materials from a database of the background management controlling system to the local; step B3, enabling a visible light photographing function of the thermal imager, to take a photograph of the devices or materials; step B4, recognizing a code of the devices or materials by using the thermal imager, if the recognized code is correct, performing step B5; and if the code is not in the downloaded database, first uploading electronic information of the devices or materials, to implement a collection and statistics collection function on the devices and materials, and performing step B2 again to re-download the detailed information of the devices and materials; and step B5, performing quick comparison on relevant information of the devices or materials by using the controlling wireless communication module, and uploading a result to the background management controlling system, to perform effective supervision in real time, wherein the relevant information of the devices or materials comprises at least one of a name, performance, an expiry date, and an application range.

Plain English Translation

This application method uses a wearable equipment for substation maintenance mobile inspection, focusing on remote cooperative management of devices or materials. The equipment includes a binding strap, a controlling wireless communication module (with built-in battery), a thermal imager, a prism display, and a voice interaction module (mic/speaker). These components are cabled to the wireless module. The thermal imager is on one side of the strap, and the prism display/voice module are on the other. The prism display is mounted on the strap via a hinged link assembly with a storage box and a connection rod that can store the display. The method involves: B1. Opening an APP on the wireless module, performing communication diagnosis, and establishing wireless communication with a remote background management system. B2. The wireless module downloads detailed device and material information from the background system's database to local storage, using a power generation management data network. B3. The thermal imager's visible light camera is enabled to photograph devices or materials. B4. The thermal imager recognizes the code of the devices/materials. If the code is correct (matches downloaded data), it proceeds to step B5. If the code is not in the downloaded database, it first uploads the device/material's electronic information for collection, then re-downloads the detailed information (B2). B5. The wireless module quickly compares relevant device/material information (e.g., name, performance, expiry date, application range) and uploads the result to the background system for real-time supervision.

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Publication Date

August 4, 2020

Inventors

Jiusong JIANG
Fuqiang XIONG
Xigui LI
Wenqi MAO
Gang LI
Ting ZHOU
Peng SUN
Wen KANG
Chaofeng ZHANG
Zhiping MAO
Zuosheng LI
Kai DONG
Jianli WU
Hong ZHANG
Ling LUO
Guoqi ZHANG

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WEARABLE EQUIPMENT FOR SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE MOBILE INSPECTION AND APPLICATION METHOD THEREOF